Mae: -flushes, but is pleased with the attention-

Malachai: ... >8| -scoops her up and carries her off-

Mae: D:! -squeaks-

Malachai: >>>8| -stalking off with her, wings flaring dramatically like an opera cape-

Mae: -wiggled in an attempt to get him to put her down- I'm gunna be sick if you don't put me down! -feet kicking uselessly- Why did you even do thiiiis? -flaaaails-

Malachai: -very seriously, flushing slightly- Flowers don't belong in such a gloomy setting.

Mae: B-but... nothing was happening! I didn't even get to say hi. -pouting- Who are you? -still wiggling-


Malachai: -pausing, gloomily- Malachai.

Mae: -blinked when he sounded so gloomy, looking up at him- ...... I'm Mae. ...Can you please put me down? I seriously mite be sick...

Malachai: -setting her down gently, outside in the moonlit courtyard- u_u

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Mae: -looked around, fixing her clothes and her hair, trying to look like she hadn't been flying through the air and dusted her dress off- .....Did.. I hurt your feelings, Malachai? -frowning gently, leaning over to try to look at his face-

Malachai: 8|;;; -pulling his fedora down over his face gruffly- N-no! My feelings, ridiculous.

Mae: -frowned gently and reached out to touch his cheek- I'm... really sorry... -voice soft-

Malachai: -seems somewhat paralyzed by the gentle touch- I only thought...those grimy hallways...didn't suite you very well. ... But the moonlight becomes you.

Mae: -smiled and pulled her hand away and put it behind her back, letting out a giggle- Well.... I do thank you for looking after me. It is very thoughtful.

Malachai: -smoothing his own vest self-consciously- I wasn't rough with you, was I? Only- your dress- I can see you're a lady of class.

Mae: -shook her head, fluffing her skirts as he talked and put her hands in front of her, lacing her fingers together- No... You weren't rough. You were very.... ah... gentle and firm at the same time. -gave a nervous laugh, cheeks flushed- Thank you.... for not dropping me.

Malachai: -gravely- I would not drop you.

Mae: -nodded- You're very kind... Not like some of.. the other men I've seen about.

Malachai: Ruffians. Ill-mannered, ill-kempt, fighting each other like dogs. ...How did you end up in such a place?

Mae: I went for a walk... and I wasn't paying too much attention and I got lost. I didn't know where I had come from... so I couldn't ask..

Malachai: Only lost! -frowning- I had thought it must be a mistake. I am not so fortunate. ...You must talk with the admissions management.

Mae: Uhm. It's quite alright..... I want to explore some more before I go back. My room is so boring! No one to talk too.. ...Would you, Malachai, walk with me?

Malachai: Stay here, by choice? -appalled- I will...of course escort you however far I can.

Mae: -ears lower as she bit on her lip, looking up at him as he agreed and shook her head- Maybe... you can show me where.... it would be more suitable for me? -quietly-

Malachai: For you? Not within the Asylum. ...I can not persuade you otherwise?

Mae: -looked up at him, watching his face and then looked to the side and thought a minute- .... where will you take me if I leave it up to you? -offered her hand-

Malachai: -taking it carefully- If...perhaps, given some time, I could prepare a place...

Mae: -wrapped her fingers around his- ...You would... do that for me? Though we've only met? -cheeks flushed lightly, seeming shyly pleased-

Malachai: -wrapping his other hand around that hand too- You are a flower in a desert. If I had only one last ration of water, it would bring me more despair to see you wither than to die of thirst myself.

Mae: -looked down and gave a bright smile, biting her lip again and then looked up- ....You're so sweet... thank you, Malachai... -leaned in and pressed a kiss to his cheek, really quickly, and just a chaste peck-

Malachai: -embarrassed- You're as kind as you are beautiful.

Mae: -squeezed his hand and then put her hands behind her back, giving him a shy look- ....you are very handsome.. and sweet and kind.. Surly you... have a lady friend...

Malachai: No, I am...more comfortable in the shadows. Not all the residents here are kind.

Mae: The shadows... I used to be afraid of the when I was littler. -isn't very big at all, stands about four-eleven, but in her shoes at least five-two- If I would know... that you were in them I would... have not been afraid.

Malachai: There is still much to fear. But never from me. If you are ever in any trouble, find the dark and I will find you.

Mae: -nodded and smiled, playing with her dress now- .... Tell me of yourself.. how you came to be where I was back then..

Malachai: I had...caused some trouble before I came to the Asylum. The conditions I lived in were not much better than they are now. They found me sleeping during the day, and subdued me with ease. My wings mark me as an abnormality. ...And my powers further, so I was admitted here. As for finding you, I have learned my lesson about sleep. I am always watchful.

Mae: .... Ah... Then I shouldn't sing for you.. -softly- It tends to make people go to sleep. ....I am sorry you have had a rough time.

Malachai: -shaking his head- It has been so long since I slept. I do not know if I am still capable.

Mae: -watched him, smiling- Come here... -sat down where she was, getting comfortable and smoothing her dress over her knees- Come... lay your head here... Maybe I can get you to sleep.. I'll make sure we are safe. -beamed, knowing she could help him-

Malachai: -mournfully- If I sleep, how can I know you are safe?

Mae: Because I can take care of myself if I must. Do not worry. No one knows where we are.

Malachai: To sleep...willfully... -looking troubled still-

Mae: -nodding- I shall sing.. if you want to shut your eyes... you can and sleep peacefully. I may end up joining you. It'll be OK. I'm a very light sleeper.

Malachai: If it's your embrace, I feel I could rest easily. -approaching cautiously and kneeling beside her- But oh, how i worry...

Mae: Don't fret... It'll be alright. If I hear something, I will wake you. You've my word.... -shifts and lays down on her side right there- Come join me.. It'll be easier for us this way.

Malachai: -removing his hat carefully, holding it to his chest- -easing down to lay in her lap, looking up at her, face now more exposed and expression sad- To steal even a little sleep... you must wake me, if there is any trouble at all.

Mae: You've my word.... -starts to pet his hair, smiling softly as she started humming, her voice soft and sweet, eyes closing as she did it-

Malachai: -finding it difficult, and is still uneasy, but the humming makes it easier, and focusing on that wills himself to finally rest-

Mae: -would keep humming and singing until he fell asleep and set out to take a nap herself, tucked against him and feeling very safe-